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5 10 15 20 25 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 · KAMALA D. HARRIS Attorney General of California GLORIA A. BARRIOS Supervising Deputy Attorney General MATTHEW A. KING Deputy Attorney General State Bar No. 265691 300 So. Spring Street, Suite 1702 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Telephone: (213) 897-7446 Facsimile: (213) 897-2804 Attorneys for Complainant BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY D.EPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of the Petition to Revoke Probation Against: HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd #102 Joshua Tree, California 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No. TCH 15233 Respondent. Case No. 4252 PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION Complainant alleges: PARTIES 1. Virginia Herold ("Complainant") brings this Petition to Revoke Probation solely in her official capacity as Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy ("Board"), Department of Consumer Affairs. 2. On or about February 22, 1995, the Board issued Original Pharmacy Technician License Number TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen ("Respondent"). The license was in effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and expired on April 30, 2012. The Board has jurisdiction to proceed against the probationary license during the period in which the license is subject to renewal and before the expiration of the probationary period. Ill Ill 1 PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION (CASE NO. 4252)

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Page 1: KAMALA D. HARRIS - California State Board of Pharmacy · 2. On or about February 22, 1995, the Board issued Original Pharmacy Technician License Number TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California GLORIA A BARRIOS Supervising Deputy Attorney General MATTHEW A KING Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 265691

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-7446 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneysfor Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Petition to Revoke Probation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree California 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 4252

PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Petition to Revoke Probation solely in

her official capacity as Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Original Pharmacy Technician

License Number TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The license was in effect at

all times relevant to the charges brought herein and expired on April 30 2012 The Board has

jurisdiction to proceed against the probationary license during the period in which the license is

subject to renewal and before the expiration of the probationary period

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JURISDICTION

3 This Petition to Revoke Probation is brought before the Board under the authority of

the following laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code (Code)

unless otherwise indicated

4 Section 4011 of the Code provides that the Board shall administer and enforce both

the Pharmacy Law [Bus amp Prof Codesect 4000 et seq] and the Uniform Controlled Substances

Act [Health amp Safety Codesect 11000 et seq]

5 Section 4300 of the Code states in pertinent part

(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked

(d) The board may initiate disciplinary proceedings to revoke or suspend any probationary

certificate oflicensure for any violation ofthe terms and conditions ofprobation Upon

satisfactq~y completion ofprobation the board shall convert the probationary certificate to a

regular certificate free of conditions

(e) The proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5

(commencing with Section 11500) ofPart 1 ofDivision 3 ofthe Government Code and the board

shall have all the powers granted therein The action shall be final except that the propriety of the

action is subject to review by the superior court pursuant to Section 10945 ofthe Code of Civil

Procedure

DECISION AND ORDER IN CASE NO 3586

6 In a disciplinary action entitled In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against Holly Lynn (

Allen (Case No 3586) the Board issued a decision effective September 15 2011 revoking

Respondents Pharmacy Technician License The Board stayed the revocation and placed I

Respondents license on probation for a period of four (4) years subject to the Terms and

Conditions set forth in the Decision and Order A copy of the decision is attached hereto as

Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference

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FIRST CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Practicing During a Period of License Suspension)

8 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 1 of that Order required in pertinent part

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202 (a)( 4) and provides satisfactory proofof certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1) year shall be considered a violation ofprobation

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs or devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 1 ofthe Decision and Order as

more particularly set forth below

a On or about October 112011 Respondent informed the Board that she would not

appear at a scheduled office conference because there were not enough technicians to cover the

pharmacy and she was scheduled to work that day

b On or about Apri13 2012 a Board investigator conducted a routine pharmacy

inspection of Avalon Pharmacy located at 58471 29 Palms Highway Yucca Valley CA 92284

Respondent was present in the pharmacy and working as a pharmacy technician

SECOND CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Obey All Laws)

10 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 2 of that Order required in pertinent part

2 Obey All Laws Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

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11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 2 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent violated Pharmacy Law by working as a pharmacy technician during a period in

which she was prohibited from practicing or operating as a pharmacy technician

THIRD CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Appear for Interviews with the Board Upon Request)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 4 of that Order required

4 Interview with the Board Upon receipt of reasonable notice Respondent shall appear in person for interviews with the Board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the Board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during the period of probation shall be considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 4 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not appear for interviews with the Board after receiving reasonable notice

thereof as more particularly set forth below

a On or about August 31 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address on

file with the Board requesting that Respondent appear in person for an interview with the Board

on September 13 201 L The letter was returned to the Board marked insufficient address

b On or about September 20 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address

on file with the Board and to a second address of 6315 Richard Dr Apt B Yucca Valley CA

92285 The letter cited Respondents failure to appear on September 13 2011 and requested

Respondents appearance on October 11 2011 Both letters were returned unclaimed

c On or about October 11 2011 Respondent informed the Board by telephone that she

would not appear at the scheduled interview

FOURTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Provide Proof ofNotification to Employers of the Decision and Order)

14 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

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Respondents License Term and Condition 6 of that Order required in pertinent part

6 Notice to Employers During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed on respondent by the decision as follows

Within 30 days ofthe effective date ofthe decision and within fifteen (15) days of respondent undertaking new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed individual hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditionsjmposed thereby

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 6 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not submit to the Board proof that she notified her employer of the decision

in The Matter ofthe Accusation Against Holly Lynn Allen (Case No 3586) and the terms

conditions and restrictions imposed on her license

FIFTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Notify Board of Change in Address)

8 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 11 of that Order required

11 Notification of a Change in Name Residence Address Mailing Address or EmploymentRespondent shall further notify the board in writing within ten (10) days of a change in name residence address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 11 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not notify the Board of a change in her residential m~iling address

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SIXTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit ProofofAttendance of Substance Abuse Program)

10 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 16 of that Order required

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups Within 30 days of the effective date of this Decision Respondent shall begin regular attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California (eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board dr its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise directed by the Board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit signed and dated documentation confirming attendance with each quarterly report for the duration of probation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of probation

11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 16 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit documentation and proof that she attends a Board-approved substance

abuse recovery support group

SEVENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit to Random Drug Screening)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 17 of that Order required in pertinent part

17 Random Drug Screening Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random drug testing including but not limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug screening program as directed by the Board or its designee Respondent may be required to participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be determined by the Board or its designee At all times Respondent shall fully cooperate with the Board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the Board or its designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 17 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not emoll in a Board-designated random drug testing program or otherwise

submit to drug screening

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EIGHTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Work Site Monitor)

14 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 18 of that Order required in pertinent part

18 Work Site Monitor Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent during working hours

Failure to identify an acceptable initial or replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be considered a violation of probation middot

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 18 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not identify a work site monitor who would be responsible for supervising

Respondent during working hours

NINTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Prescription CoordinatorMonitor)

19 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 21 of that Order required in pertinent part

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use Within thirty (30 days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist of your choice who shall be aware of the respondents history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-altering drugs

Failure to timely submit the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation ofprobation

21 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 21 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name and qualifications of a practitioner who would

act as Respondents prescription coordinator and monitor

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TENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

Within thirty (30) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision and within fifteen (15) days of

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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11 Notification of a Change in N arne Residence Address Mailing Address or Employment middot

Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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JURISDICTION

3 This Petition to Revoke Probation is brought before the Board under the authority of

the following laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code (Code)

unless otherwise indicated

4 Section 4011 of the Code provides that the Board shall administer and enforce both

the Pharmacy Law [Bus amp Prof Codesect 4000 et seq] and the Uniform Controlled Substances

Act [Health amp Safety Codesect 11000 et seq]

5 Section 4300 of the Code states in pertinent part

(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked

(d) The board may initiate disciplinary proceedings to revoke or suspend any probationary

certificate oflicensure for any violation ofthe terms and conditions ofprobation Upon

satisfactq~y completion ofprobation the board shall convert the probationary certificate to a

regular certificate free of conditions

(e) The proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5

(commencing with Section 11500) ofPart 1 ofDivision 3 ofthe Government Code and the board

shall have all the powers granted therein The action shall be final except that the propriety of the

action is subject to review by the superior court pursuant to Section 10945 ofthe Code of Civil

Procedure

DECISION AND ORDER IN CASE NO 3586

6 In a disciplinary action entitled In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against Holly Lynn (

Allen (Case No 3586) the Board issued a decision effective September 15 2011 revoking

Respondents Pharmacy Technician License The Board stayed the revocation and placed I

Respondents license on probation for a period of four (4) years subject to the Terms and

Conditions set forth in the Decision and Order A copy of the decision is attached hereto as

Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference

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FIRST CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Practicing During a Period of License Suspension)

8 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 1 of that Order required in pertinent part

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202 (a)( 4) and provides satisfactory proofof certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1) year shall be considered a violation ofprobation

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs or devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 1 ofthe Decision and Order as

more particularly set forth below

a On or about October 112011 Respondent informed the Board that she would not

appear at a scheduled office conference because there were not enough technicians to cover the

pharmacy and she was scheduled to work that day

b On or about Apri13 2012 a Board investigator conducted a routine pharmacy

inspection of Avalon Pharmacy located at 58471 29 Palms Highway Yucca Valley CA 92284

Respondent was present in the pharmacy and working as a pharmacy technician

SECOND CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Obey All Laws)

10 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 2 of that Order required in pertinent part

2 Obey All Laws Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

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11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 2 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent violated Pharmacy Law by working as a pharmacy technician during a period in

which she was prohibited from practicing or operating as a pharmacy technician

THIRD CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Appear for Interviews with the Board Upon Request)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 4 of that Order required

4 Interview with the Board Upon receipt of reasonable notice Respondent shall appear in person for interviews with the Board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the Board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during the period of probation shall be considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 4 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not appear for interviews with the Board after receiving reasonable notice

thereof as more particularly set forth below

a On or about August 31 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address on

file with the Board requesting that Respondent appear in person for an interview with the Board

on September 13 201 L The letter was returned to the Board marked insufficient address

b On or about September 20 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address

on file with the Board and to a second address of 6315 Richard Dr Apt B Yucca Valley CA

92285 The letter cited Respondents failure to appear on September 13 2011 and requested

Respondents appearance on October 11 2011 Both letters were returned unclaimed

c On or about October 11 2011 Respondent informed the Board by telephone that she

would not appear at the scheduled interview

FOURTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Provide Proof ofNotification to Employers of the Decision and Order)

14 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

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Respondents License Term and Condition 6 of that Order required in pertinent part

6 Notice to Employers During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed on respondent by the decision as follows

Within 30 days ofthe effective date ofthe decision and within fifteen (15) days of respondent undertaking new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed individual hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditionsjmposed thereby

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 6 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not submit to the Board proof that she notified her employer of the decision

in The Matter ofthe Accusation Against Holly Lynn Allen (Case No 3586) and the terms

conditions and restrictions imposed on her license

FIFTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Notify Board of Change in Address)

8 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 11 of that Order required

11 Notification of a Change in Name Residence Address Mailing Address or EmploymentRespondent shall further notify the board in writing within ten (10) days of a change in name residence address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 11 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not notify the Board of a change in her residential m~iling address

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SIXTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit ProofofAttendance of Substance Abuse Program)

10 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 16 of that Order required

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups Within 30 days of the effective date of this Decision Respondent shall begin regular attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California (eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board dr its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise directed by the Board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit signed and dated documentation confirming attendance with each quarterly report for the duration of probation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of probation

11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 16 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit documentation and proof that she attends a Board-approved substance

abuse recovery support group

SEVENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit to Random Drug Screening)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 17 of that Order required in pertinent part

17 Random Drug Screening Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random drug testing including but not limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug screening program as directed by the Board or its designee Respondent may be required to participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be determined by the Board or its designee At all times Respondent shall fully cooperate with the Board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the Board or its designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 17 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not emoll in a Board-designated random drug testing program or otherwise

submit to drug screening

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EIGHTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Work Site Monitor)

14 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 18 of that Order required in pertinent part

18 Work Site Monitor Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent during working hours

Failure to identify an acceptable initial or replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be considered a violation of probation middot

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 18 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not identify a work site monitor who would be responsible for supervising

Respondent during working hours

NINTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Prescription CoordinatorMonitor)

19 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 21 of that Order required in pertinent part

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use Within thirty (30 days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist of your choice who shall be aware of the respondents history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-altering drugs

Failure to timely submit the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation ofprobation

21 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 21 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name and qualifications of a practitioner who would

act as Respondents prescription coordinator and monitor

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TENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

Within thirty (30) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision and within fifteen (15) days of

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

The board may require that the single coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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FIRST CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Practicing During a Period of License Suspension)

8 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 1 of that Order required in pertinent part

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202 (a)( 4) and provides satisfactory proofof certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1) year shall be considered a violation ofprobation

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs or devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 1 ofthe Decision and Order as

more particularly set forth below

a On or about October 112011 Respondent informed the Board that she would not

appear at a scheduled office conference because there were not enough technicians to cover the

pharmacy and she was scheduled to work that day

b On or about Apri13 2012 a Board investigator conducted a routine pharmacy

inspection of Avalon Pharmacy located at 58471 29 Palms Highway Yucca Valley CA 92284

Respondent was present in the pharmacy and working as a pharmacy technician

SECOND CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Obey All Laws)

10 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 2 of that Order required in pertinent part

2 Obey All Laws Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

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11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 2 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent violated Pharmacy Law by working as a pharmacy technician during a period in

which she was prohibited from practicing or operating as a pharmacy technician

THIRD CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Appear for Interviews with the Board Upon Request)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 4 of that Order required

4 Interview with the Board Upon receipt of reasonable notice Respondent shall appear in person for interviews with the Board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the Board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during the period of probation shall be considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 4 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not appear for interviews with the Board after receiving reasonable notice

thereof as more particularly set forth below

a On or about August 31 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address on

file with the Board requesting that Respondent appear in person for an interview with the Board

on September 13 201 L The letter was returned to the Board marked insufficient address

b On or about September 20 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address

on file with the Board and to a second address of 6315 Richard Dr Apt B Yucca Valley CA

92285 The letter cited Respondents failure to appear on September 13 2011 and requested

Respondents appearance on October 11 2011 Both letters were returned unclaimed

c On or about October 11 2011 Respondent informed the Board by telephone that she

would not appear at the scheduled interview

FOURTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Provide Proof ofNotification to Employers of the Decision and Order)

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Respondents License Term and Condition 6 of that Order required in pertinent part

6 Notice to Employers During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed on respondent by the decision as follows

Within 30 days ofthe effective date ofthe decision and within fifteen (15) days of respondent undertaking new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed individual hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditionsjmposed thereby

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 6 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not submit to the Board proof that she notified her employer of the decision

in The Matter ofthe Accusation Against Holly Lynn Allen (Case No 3586) and the terms

conditions and restrictions imposed on her license

FIFTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Notify Board of Change in Address)

8 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 11 of that Order required

11 Notification of a Change in Name Residence Address Mailing Address or EmploymentRespondent shall further notify the board in writing within ten (10) days of a change in name residence address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 11 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not notify the Board of a change in her residential m~iling address

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SIXTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit ProofofAttendance of Substance Abuse Program)

10 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 16 of that Order required

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups Within 30 days of the effective date of this Decision Respondent shall begin regular attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California (eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board dr its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise directed by the Board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit signed and dated documentation confirming attendance with each quarterly report for the duration of probation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of probation

11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 16 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit documentation and proof that she attends a Board-approved substance

abuse recovery support group

SEVENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit to Random Drug Screening)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 17 of that Order required in pertinent part

17 Random Drug Screening Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random drug testing including but not limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug screening program as directed by the Board or its designee Respondent may be required to participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be determined by the Board or its designee At all times Respondent shall fully cooperate with the Board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the Board or its designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 17 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not emoll in a Board-designated random drug testing program or otherwise

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EIGHTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Work Site Monitor)

14 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 18 of that Order required in pertinent part

18 Work Site Monitor Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent during working hours

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(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 18 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not identify a work site monitor who would be responsible for supervising

Respondent during working hours

NINTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Prescription CoordinatorMonitor)

19 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 21 of that Order required in pertinent part

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use Within thirty (30 days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist of your choice who shall be aware of the respondents history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-altering drugs

Failure to timely submit the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation ofprobation

21 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 21 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name and qualifications of a practitioner who would

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(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION (CASE NO 4252)

Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 2 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent violated Pharmacy Law by working as a pharmacy technician during a period in

which she was prohibited from practicing or operating as a pharmacy technician

THIRD CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Appear for Interviews with the Board Upon Request)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 4 of that Order required

4 Interview with the Board Upon receipt of reasonable notice Respondent shall appear in person for interviews with the Board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the Board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during the period of probation shall be considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 4 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not appear for interviews with the Board after receiving reasonable notice

thereof as more particularly set forth below

a On or about August 31 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address on

file with the Board requesting that Respondent appear in person for an interview with the Board

on September 13 201 L The letter was returned to the Board marked insufficient address

b On or about September 20 2011 the Board sent a letter to Respondent at the address

on file with the Board and to a second address of 6315 Richard Dr Apt B Yucca Valley CA

92285 The letter cited Respondents failure to appear on September 13 2011 and requested

Respondents appearance on October 11 2011 Both letters were returned unclaimed

c On or about October 11 2011 Respondent informed the Board by telephone that she

would not appear at the scheduled interview

FOURTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Provide Proof ofNotification to Employers of the Decision and Order)

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Respondents License Term and Condition 6 of that Order required in pertinent part

6 Notice to Employers During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed on respondent by the decision as follows

Within 30 days ofthe effective date ofthe decision and within fifteen (15) days of respondent undertaking new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed individual hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditionsjmposed thereby

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 6 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not submit to the Board proof that she notified her employer of the decision

in The Matter ofthe Accusation Against Holly Lynn Allen (Case No 3586) and the terms

conditions and restrictions imposed on her license

FIFTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Notify Board of Change in Address)

8 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 11 of that Order required

11 Notification of a Change in Name Residence Address Mailing Address or EmploymentRespondent shall further notify the board in writing within ten (10) days of a change in name residence address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 11 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not notify the Board of a change in her residential m~iling address

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SIXTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit ProofofAttendance of Substance Abuse Program)

10 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 16 of that Order required

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups Within 30 days of the effective date of this Decision Respondent shall begin regular attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California (eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board dr its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise directed by the Board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit signed and dated documentation confirming attendance with each quarterly report for the duration of probation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of probation

11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 16 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit documentation and proof that she attends a Board-approved substance

abuse recovery support group

SEVENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit to Random Drug Screening)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 17 of that Order required in pertinent part

17 Random Drug Screening Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random drug testing including but not limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug screening program as directed by the Board or its designee Respondent may be required to participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be determined by the Board or its designee At all times Respondent shall fully cooperate with the Board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the Board or its designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 17 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not emoll in a Board-designated random drug testing program or otherwise

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EIGHTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Work Site Monitor)

14 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 18 of that Order required in pertinent part

18 Work Site Monitor Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent during working hours

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15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 18 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not identify a work site monitor who would be responsible for supervising

Respondent during working hours

NINTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Prescription CoordinatorMonitor)

19 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 21 of that Order required in pertinent part

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use Within thirty (30 days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist of your choice who shall be aware of the respondents history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-altering drugs

Failure to timely submit the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation ofprobation

21 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 21 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name and qualifications of a practitioner who would

act as Respondents prescription coordinator and monitor

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TENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

11 Notification of a Change in N arne Residence Address Mailing Address or Employment middot

Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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Respondents License Term and Condition 6 of that Order required in pertinent part

6 Notice to Employers During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed on respondent by the decision as follows

Within 30 days ofthe effective date ofthe decision and within fifteen (15) days of respondent undertaking new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed individual hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditionsjmposed thereby

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300

subdivision (d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 6 of the Decision and Order in

that Respondent did not submit to the Board proof that she notified her employer of the decision

in The Matter ofthe Accusation Against Holly Lynn Allen (Case No 3586) and the terms

conditions and restrictions imposed on her license

FIFTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Notify Board of Change in Address)

8 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 11 of that Order required

11 Notification of a Change in Name Residence Address Mailing Address or EmploymentRespondent shall further notify the board in writing within ten (10) days of a change in name residence address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

9 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 11 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not notify the Board of a change in her residential m~iling address

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SIXTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit ProofofAttendance of Substance Abuse Program)

10 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 16 of that Order required

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups Within 30 days of the effective date of this Decision Respondent shall begin regular attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California (eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board dr its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise directed by the Board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit signed and dated documentation confirming attendance with each quarterly report for the duration of probation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of probation

11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 16 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit documentation and proof that she attends a Board-approved substance

abuse recovery support group

SEVENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit to Random Drug Screening)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 17 of that Order required in pertinent part

17 Random Drug Screening Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random drug testing including but not limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug screening program as directed by the Board or its designee Respondent may be required to participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be determined by the Board or its designee At all times Respondent shall fully cooperate with the Board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the Board or its designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 17 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not emoll in a Board-designated random drug testing program or otherwise

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EIGHTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Work Site Monitor)

14 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 18 of that Order required in pertinent part

18 Work Site Monitor Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent during working hours

Failure to identify an acceptable initial or replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be considered a violation of probation middot

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 18 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not identify a work site monitor who would be responsible for supervising

Respondent during working hours

NINTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Prescription CoordinatorMonitor)

19 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 21 of that Order required in pertinent part

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use Within thirty (30 days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist of your choice who shall be aware of the respondents history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-altering drugs

Failure to timely submit the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation ofprobation

21 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 21 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name and qualifications of a practitioner who would

act as Respondents prescription coordinator and monitor

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TENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

Within thirty (30) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision and within fifteen (15) days of

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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Accusation

Page 6: KAMALA D. HARRIS - California State Board of Pharmacy · 2. On or about February 22, 1995, the Board issued Original Pharmacy Technician License Number TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen

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SIXTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit ProofofAttendance of Substance Abuse Program)

10 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 16 of that Order required

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups Within 30 days of the effective date of this Decision Respondent shall begin regular attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California (eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board dr its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise directed by the Board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit signed and dated documentation confirming attendance with each quarterly report for the duration of probation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of probation

11 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 16 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit documentation and proof that she attends a Board-approved substance

abuse recovery support group

SEVENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Submit to Random Drug Screening)

12 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 17 of that Order required in pertinent part

17 Random Drug Screening Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random drug testing including but not limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug screening program as directed by the Board or its designee Respondent may be required to participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be determined by the Board or its designee At all times Respondent shall fully cooperate with the Board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the Board or its designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall considered a violation ofprobation

13 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 17 ofthe Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not emoll in a Board-designated random drug testing program or otherwise

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EIGHTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Work Site Monitor)

14 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 18 of that Order required in pertinent part

18 Work Site Monitor Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent during working hours

Failure to identify an acceptable initial or replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be considered a violation of probation middot

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 18 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not identify a work site monitor who would be responsible for supervising

Respondent during working hours

NINTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Prescription CoordinatorMonitor)

19 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 21 of that Order required in pertinent part

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use Within thirty (30 days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist of your choice who shall be aware of the respondents history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-altering drugs

Failure to timely submit the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation ofprobation

21 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 21 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name and qualifications of a practitioner who would

act as Respondents prescription coordinator and monitor

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TENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

11 Notification of a Change in N arne Residence Address Mailing Address or Employment middot

Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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EIGHTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Work Site Monitor)

14 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 18 of that Order required in pertinent part

18 Work Site Monitor Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent during working hours

Failure to identify an acceptable initial or replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be considered a violation of probation middot

15 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 18 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not identify a work site monitor who would be responsible for supervising

Respondent during working hours

NINTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Prescription CoordinatorMonitor)

19 At all times after the effective date ofthe Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 21 of that Order required in pertinent part

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use Within thirty (30 days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist of your choice who shall be aware of the respondents history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-altering drugs

Failure to timely submit the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation ofprobation

21 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 21 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name and qualifications of a practitioner who would

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TENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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TENTH CAUSE TO REVOKE PROBATION

(Failure to Establish a Community Service Program)

22 At all times after the effective date of the Decision and Order imposing probation on

Respondents License Term and Condition 25 of that Order required

25 Community Services Program Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the board for its prior approval a community service program in which respondent shall provide free health-care related services on a regular basis to a community or charitable facility or agency for at least 24 hours per year for the first three years ofprobation Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent shall submit documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a violation ofprobation

23 Respondents probation is subject to revocation under Code section 4300 subdivision

(d) for failure to comply with Term and Condition 25 of the Decision and Order in that

Respondent did not submit to the Board the name of a community service program where

Respondent would provide free health-care related services on a regular basis

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking the probation that was granted by the Board in Case No 3586 and

imposing the disciplinary Order that was stayed thereby revoking Pharmacy Technician License

No TCH 15233 issued to Respondent Holly Lynn Allen

2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Alien and

3 Taking such other and further action

Executiv Officer Boar Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

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1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

It is a violation of probation for respondents probation to remain tolled pursuant to the

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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Exhibit A Decision and Order in Board of Pharmacy Case No 3586

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician Registration No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

DECISION AND ORDER

The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary and Order is hereby adopted by

the Board ofPharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter

This decision shall become effective on September 15 2011

It is so ORDERED August 16 2011

BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

A By

STANLEY C WEISSER Board President

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

DATED 0_____0~~~---=-3)1-----=-1 ~~ lt 1 j) ~~ E~~~~LD Board ofPliarmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRJEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252 Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

OAH No L-2010110847

STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-

entitled proceedings that the following matters are true

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy

She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala

D Harris Attorney General ofthe State of California by Giliian E Friedman Deputy Attorney

General

2 Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is representing herself in this proceeding and has

chosen not to exercise her right to be represented by counsel

3 On or about February 22 1995 the Board ofPharmacy issued Pharmacy Technician

License No TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

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Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

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proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 3586

and will expire on April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

4 Accusation No 3586 was filed before the Board ofPhannacy (Board) Department of

Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other

statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 30 2010

Respondent timely filed her Notice of Defense contesting the Accusation A copy of Accusation

No 3586 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS

5 Respondent has carefully read and understands the charges and allegations in

Accusation No 3586 Respondent has also carefully read and understands the effects of this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order

6 Respondent is fully aware of her legal rights in this matter including the right to a

hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at

her own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against her the right to

present evidence and to testify on her own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to

compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration

and court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California

Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws

7middot Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and

every right set forth above

CULPABILITY

8 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation

No 3586

9 Respondent agrees that her Pharmacy Technician License is subject to discipline and

she agrees to be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order

below

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

Within thirty (30) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision and within fifteen (15) days of

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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CONTINGENCY

10 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board Respondent understands

and agrees that counsel for Complainant and the staff of the Board may communicate directly

with the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to or participation by

Respondent By signing the stipulation Respondent understands and agrees that she may not

withdraw her agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the time the Board considers

and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its Decision and Order the

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be of no force or effect except for this

paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties and the Board shall not

be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter

11 The parties understand and agree that facsimile copies of this Stipulated Settlement

and Disciplinary Order including facsimile signatures thereto shall have the same force and

effect as the originals

12 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an

integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement

It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions

negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary

Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a

writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties

13 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that

the Board may without further notice or fonnal proceeding issue and enter the following

Disciplinary Order

DISCIPLINARY ORDER

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Phannacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent Holly Lynn Allen is revoked However the revocation is stayed and Respondent is

placed on probation for four (4) years on the following terms and conditions

1 Certification Prior to Resuming Work

Respondent shall be automatically suspended from working as a pharmacy technician until

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

Within thirty (30) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision and within fifteen (15) days of

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

It is a violation of probation for respondents probation to remain tolled pursuant to the

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

middot 14 Completion of Probation

Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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she is certified as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4202(a)( 4) and provides

satisfactory proof of certification to the board Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy technician until notified by the board Failure to achieve certification within one (1)

year shall be considered a violation ofprobation Respondent shall not resume working as a

pharmacy teclmician until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or middot

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises by the board in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes

effective unless otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

2 Obey All Laws

Respondent shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations

Responden(shall report any of the following occurrences to the b~ard in writing within

seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence

0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the

Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled

substances laws

0 a plea of guilty or nolo contendre in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any

criminal complaint information or indictment

0 a conviction of any crime

0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

Within thirty (30) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision and within fifteen (15) days of

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

11 Notification of a Change in N arne Residence Address Mailing Address or Employment middot

Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

It is a violation of probation for respondents probation to remain tolled pursuant to the

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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which involves respondents pharmacy technician license or which is related to the

practice ofpharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling distributing billing

or charging for any drug device or controlled substance

Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation of probation

3 Report to the Board

Respondent shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board or its

designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other

requirements respondent shall state in each report under penalty of perjury whether there has

been compliance with all the tenns and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely reports

in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Any period(s) of delinquency

in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period of probation Moreover if

the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically extended until

such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board

4 Interview with the Board

Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent shall appear in person for interviews

with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by themiddotmiddotboard middotor its

designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to board staff

or failure to appear at two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its designee during

the period of probation shall be considered a violation of probation

5 Cooperate with Board Staff

Respondent shall cooperate with the board1s inspection program and with the board1s

monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions ofher

probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation of probation

6 Notice to Employers

During the period ofprobation respondent shall notify all present and prospective

employers of the decision in case number 3586 and the terms conditions and restrictions imposed

on respondent by the decision as follows

Within thirty (30) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision and within fifteen (15) days of

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

11 Notification of a Change in N arne Residence Address Mailing Address or Employment middot

Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

It is a violation of probation for respondents probation to remain tolled pursuant to the

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

DATED

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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respondent undertaking any new employment respondent shall cause her direct supervisor

pharmacist-in-charge (including each new pharmacist-in-charge employed during respondents

tenure of employment) and owner to report to the board in writing acknowledging that the listed

individual(s) hashave read the decision in case number 3586 and the terms and conditions

imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure that her employer(s) andor

supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgement(s) to the board

If respondent works for or is employed by or through a pharmacy employment service

respondent must notify her direct supervisor pharmacist-in-charge and owner at every pharmacy

ofthe terms and conditions of the decision in case number 3586 in advance of the respondent

commencing work at each pharmacy A record of this notification must be provided to the board

upon request

Furthermore within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this decision and within fifteen

(15) days of respondent undertaking any new employment by or through a phannacy employment

service respondent shall cause her direct supervisor with the pharmacy employment service to

report to the board in writing acknowledging that she has read the decision in case number 3586

and the terrps and conditions imposed thereby It shall be respondents responsibility to ensure

that her employer(s) andor supervisor(s) submit timely acknowledgment(s) to the board

Failure to timely notify present or prospective employer(s) or to cause thatthose

employer(s) to submit timely acknowledgements to the board shall be considered a violation of

probation

Employment within the meaning of this provision shall include any full-time

part-time temporary or relief service or phannacy management service as a pharmacy

technician or in any position for which a phannacy teclmician license is a requirement

or criterion for employment whether the respondent is considered an employee

independent contractor or volunteer

7 Reimbursement of Board Costs

As a condition precedent to successful completion of probation respondent shall pay to the

board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$380000 Respondent may

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

The board may require that the single coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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make payments under a written payment schedule as approved by the Board Once approved

there shall be no deviation from this schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its

designee Failure to pay costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation of

probation

The filing of bankruptcy by respondent shallJOt relieve respondent of her responsibility to

reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution

8 Probation Monitoring Costs

Respondent shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determined by the

board each and every year of probation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a schedule as

directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as directed shall

be considered a violation of probation

9 Status of License

Respondent shall at all times while on probation maintain an active current pharmacy

technician license with the board including any period during which suspension or probation is

tolled Failure to maintain an active current license shall be considered a violation ofprobation

Ifrespondents pharmacy technician license expires or is cancelled by operation oflaw or

otherwise at any time during the period of probation including any extensions thereof due to

tolling or otherwise upon renewal or reapplication respondents license shall be subject to all

terms and conditions of this probation not previously satisfied

10 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension

Following the effective date of this decision should respondent cease work due to

retirement or health or be otherwise unable to satisfy the tenns and conditions of probation

respondent may tender her pharmacy technician license to the board for surrender The board or

its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take any other

action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of the

license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions of probation This

surrender constitutes a record of discipline and shall become a part of the respondents license

history with the board

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

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Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

It is a violation of probation for respondents probation to remain tolled pursuant to the

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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25 Commnnity Services Progr~m I

Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

Accusation No 3586

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent shall relinquish her pharmacy technician

license to the board within ten (1 0) days of notification by the board that the surrender is

accepted Respondent may not reapply for any license permit or registration from the board for

three (3) years from the effective date of the surrender Respondent shall meet all requirements

applicable to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the

board

11 Notification of a Change in N arne Residence Address Mailing Address or Employment middot

Respondent shall notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of any change of

employment Said notification shall include the reasons for leaving the address of the new

employer the name of the supervisor and owner and the work schedule if known Respondent

shall further notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of a change in name residence

address and mailing address or phone number

Failure to timely notify the board of any change in employer(s) name(s) address(es) or

phone number(s) shall be considered a violation ofprobation

12 Tolling of Probation

Except during periods of suspension respondent shall at all times while on probation be

employed as- a phannacy technician in California for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month

Any month during which this minimum is not met shall toll the period of probation ie the

period of probation shall be extended by one month for each month during which this minimum is

not met During any such period of tolling of probation respondent must nonetheless comply

with all terms and conditions ofprobation

Should respondent regardless of residency for any reason (including vacation) cease

working as a pharmacy teclmician for a minimum of 40 hours per calendar month in California

respondent must notify the board in writing within ten (1 0) days of cessation of work and must

further notify the board in writing within ten ( 1 0) days of the resumption of the work Any

failure to provide such notification(s) shall be considered a violation of probation

It is a violation of probation for respondents probation to remain tolled pursuant to the

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

middot 14 Completion of Probation

Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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board in writing

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

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FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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provisions ofthis condition for a total period counting consecutive and non-consecutive months

exceeding thirty-six (36) months

Cessation of work means calendar month during which respondent is not

working for at least 40 hours as a pharmacy technician as defined in Business and

Professions Code section 4115 Resumption of work means any calendar month

during which respondent is working as a pharmacy technician for at least 40 hours as

a pharmacy technician as defined by Business and Professions Code section 4115

13 Violation of Probation

If a respondent has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board shall

have continuing jurisdiction over respondent and probation shall automatically be extended until

all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as deemed

appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate probation and

to impose the penalty that was stayed

If respondent violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent notice

and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary order that

was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions stating that a

violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay and or revocation of the license If

a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during probation the

board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period of probation shall be automatically

extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided

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Upon written notice by the board indicating successful cowpletion ofprobation

respondents phannacy teclmician license will be fully restored

15 No Ownership of Licensed Premises

Respondent shall not own have any legal or beneficial interest in or serve as a manager

administrator member officer director trustee associate or partner of any business firm

partnership or corporation currently or hereinafter licensed by the board Respondent shall sell

or transfer any legal or beneficial interest in any entity licensed by the board within ninety (90)

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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board in writing

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

The board may require that the single coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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days following the effective date of this decision and shall immediately thereafter provide written

proof thereof to the board Failure to timely divest any legal or beneficial interest(s) or provide

documentation thereof shall be considered a violation ofprobation

16 Attend Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse Prevention and Support Groups

Within thi1iy (30) days ofthe effective date of this decision respondent shall begin regular

attendance at a recognized and established substance abuse recovery support group in California

(eg Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous etc) which has been approved by the board

or its designee Respondent must attend at least one group meeting per week unless otherwise

directed by the board or its designee Respondent shall continue regular attendance and submit

signed and dated documentation confinning attendance with each quarterly report for the duration

ofprobation Failure to attend or submit documentation thereof shall be considered a violation of

probation

17 Random Drug Screening

Respondent at her own expense shall participate in random testing including but not

limited to biological fluid testing (urine blood) breathalyzer hair follicle testing or other drug

screening pro gram as directed by the board or its designee Respondent may be required to

participate in testing for the entire probation period and the frequency of testing will be

determined by the board or its designee At all times respondent shall fully cooperate with the

board or its designee and shall when directed submit to such tests and samples for the detection

of alcohol narcotics hypnotics dangerous drugs or other controlled substances as the board or its

designee may direct Failure to timely submit to testing as directed shall be considered a violation

of probation Upon request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation

from a licensed practitioner that the prescription for a detected drug was legitimately issued and is

a necessary part of the treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation

shall be considered a violation ofprobation Any confirmed positive test for alcohol or for any

drug not lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment

shall be considered a violation ofprobation and shall result in the automatic suspension of work

by respondent Respondent may not resume work as a pharmacy technician until notified by the

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board in writing

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

The board may require that the single coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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board in writing

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of or any

other board licensed premises (wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other

distributor of drugs) any drug manufacturer or any other location where dangerous drugs and

devices or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not do any act involving drug

selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding or dispensing nor shall respondent

manage administer or assist any licensee of the board Respondent shall not have access to or

control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices or controlled

substances Respondent shall not resume work until notified by the board

Respondent shall not direct control or perform any aspect of the practice of pharmacy

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective unless

otherwise specified in this order

Failure to comply with this suspension shall be considered a violation of probation

18 WorkSiteMonitor

Within ten (10) days ofthe effective date ofthis decision respondent shall identify a work

site monitor for prior approval by the board who shall be responsible for supervising respondent

during working hours Respondent shall be responsible for ensuring that the work site monitor

reports in writing to the board quarterly Should the designated work site monitor determine at

any time during the probationary period that respondent has not maintained sobriety she shall

notify the board imrilediately either orally or in writing as directed Should respondent change

employment a new work site wonitor must be designated for prior approval by the board within

ten (1 0) days of commencing new employment Failure to identify an acceptable initial or

replacement work site monitor or to ensure quarterly reports are submitted to the board shall be

considered a violation ofprobation

19 Notification of Departure

Prior to leaving the probationary geographic area designated by the board or its designee for

a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours respondent shall notify the board verbally and in

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

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FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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writing of the dates of departure and return Failure to comply with this provision shall be

considered a violation of probation

20 Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol Use

Respondent shall completely abstain from the possession or use of alcohol controlled

substances dangerous drugs and their associated paraphernalia except when the drugs are

lawfully prescribed by a licensed practitioner as part of a documented medical treatment Upon

request of the board or its designee respondent shall provide documentation from the licensed

practitioner that the prescription for the drug was legitimately issued and is a necessary part of the

treatment of the respondent Failure to timely provide such documentation shall be considered a

violation of probation Respondent shall ensure that she is not in the same physical location as

individuals who are using illicit substances even if respondent is not personally ingesting the

drugs Any possession or use of alcohol controlled substances or their associated paraphernalia

not supported by the documentation timely provided andor any physical proximity to persons

using illicit substances shall be considered a violation of probation

21 Prescription Coordination and Monitoring of Prescription Use

Within thirty (3 0) days of the effective date of this decision respondent shall submit to the

board for its prior approval the name and qualifications of a single physician nurse practitioner

physician assistant or psychiatrist of respondents choice who shall be aware of the respondents

history with the use of controlled substances andor dangerous drugs and who will coordinate and

monitor any prescriptions for respondent for dangerous drugs controlled substances or mood-

altering drugs The approved practitioner shall be provided with a copy of the boards accusation

and decision A record of this notification must be provided to the board upon request

Respondent shall sign a release authorizing the practitioner to communicate with the board about

respondents treatment(s) The coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or

psychiatrist shall report to the board on a quarterly basis for the duration ofprobation regarding

respondents compliance with this condition If any substances considered addictive have been

prescribedthe report shall identify a program for the time limited use of any such substances

The board may require that the single coordinating physician nurse practitioner physician

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

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that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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assistant or psychiatrist be a specialist in addictive medicine or consult a specialist in addictive

medicine Should respondent for any reason cease supervision by the approved practitioner

respondent shall notify the board immediately and within thirty (30) days of ceasing treatment

submit the name of a replacement physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or psychiatrist

of respondents choice to the board or its designee for its prior approval Failure to timely submit

the selected practitioner or replacement practitioner to the board for approval or to ensure the

required reporting thereby on the quarterly reports shall be considered a violation of probation

If at any time an approved practitioner determines that respondent is unable to practice

safely or independently as a pharmacist the practitioner shall notify the board immediately by

telephone and follow up by written letter within three (3) working days Upon notification from

the board or its ~esignee of this determination respondent shall be automatically suspended and

shall not resume practice until notified by the board that practice may be resumed

During suspension respondent shall not enter any pharmacy area or any portion of the

licensed premises of a wholesaler veterinary food-animal drug retailer or any other distributor of

drugs which is licensed by the board or any manufacturer or where dangerous drugs and devices

or controlled substances are maintained Respondent shall not practice phannacy nor1do any act

involving drug selection selection of stock manufacturing compounding dispensing or patient

consultation nor shall respondent manage administer or be a consultant to any licensee of the

board or have access to or control the ordering manufacturing or dispensing of dangerous drugs

and controlled substances Respondent shall not resume practice until notified by the board

During suspension respondent shall not engage in any activity that requires the

professional judgment of a pham1acist Respondent shall not direct or control fu1Y aspect of the

practice of pharmacy Respondent shall not perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or a

designated representative for any entity licensed by the board

Subject to the above restrictions respondent may continue to own or hold an interest in any

licensed premises in which he or she holds an interest at the time this decision becomes effective

unless otherwise specified in this order

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

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The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

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FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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Within sixty (60) days of the ~ffective date of this decision respondent shall submit I

to the board or its designee for prior appr~val a communiiy service program in which respondent I I

shall provide free health-care related serv~ces on a regular basis to a community or charitable I

facility or agency for at least 25 hours perj year for the first three years of probation Within thirty

(30) days ofboard approval thereof respqndent shall submit documentation to the board

dernonstratir1g commencement of the co~mJlnity service program A ecord of this notification i

must be provided to the board upon request Respondent shall report on progress with the

community service progr~m in the quarterly reports Failure to timely submit commence or

comply with the program shall be considered a violation of probation

ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read the Stipmiddotulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order I understand the

stipulation and the effect it will have on my Pharmacy Technician License I enter into this

Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree

to be bound by the Decision and Order of the Board ofPharmacy

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

provisions of the chapter Complainant refers to and by this reference incorporates the allegations

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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ENDORSEMENT

The foregoing Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by the Board of Pharmacy of the Department of Consumer Affairs

Dated June S 2011 Respectfully submitted

KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General

GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant

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Exhibit A

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

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to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

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that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

Accusation

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

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FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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EDMUND G BROWN JR Attorney General of California MARC D GREENBAUM Supervising Deputy Attorney General GILLIAN E FRIEDMAN Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 169207

300 So Spring Street Suite 1702 Los Angeles CA 90013 Telephone (213) 897-2564 Facsimile (213) 897-2804

Attorneys for Complainant

BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Accusation Against

HOLLY LYNN ALLEN 7264 Olympic Rd 102 Joshua Tree CA 92252

Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233

Respondent

Case No 3586

ACCUSATION

Complainant alleges

PARTIES

1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity

as the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs (Board)

2 On or about February 22 1995 the Board issued Pharmacy Technician License No

TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen (Respondent) The Pharmacy Technician License was in full

force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on

April 30 2012 unless renewed

JURISDICTION

3 This Accusation is brought before the Board under the authority of the following

laws All section references are to the Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any ofthe following

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

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11 Phentermine a stimulant is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance pursuant

to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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STATUTORY PROVISIONS

4 Section 118 subdivision (b) provides that the suspension expiration surrender or

cancellation of a license shall not deprive the Board ofjurisdiction to proceed with a disciplinary

action during the period within which the license may be renewed restored reissued or

reinstated

5 Section 4060 states

No person shall possess any controlled substance except that furnished to a person upon

the prescription of a physician dentist podiatrist optometrist veterinarian or naturopathic doctor

pursuant to Section 36407or furnished pursuant to a drug order issued by a certified

nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 274651 a nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 28361 or a

physician assistant pursuant to Section 35021 or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 36405

or a pharmacist pursuant to either subparagraph (D) of paragraph (4) of or clause (iv) of

subparagraph (A) ofparagraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 4052 This section shall not

apply to the possession of any controlled substance by a manufacturer wholesaler pharmacy

pharmacist physician podiatrist dentist optometrist veterinarian naturopathic doctor certified

nurse-midwife nurse practitioner or physician assistant when in stock in containers correctly

labeled with the name and address of the supplier or producer

Nothing in this section authorizes a certified nurse-midwife a nurse practitioner a

physician assistant or a naturopathic doctor to order his or her own stock of dangerous drugs and

devices

6 Section 4300 subdivision (a) states that [e]very license issued may be suspended or

revoked

7 Section 4301 states in pertinent part

The board shall take action against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional

conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

10 Marijuana is a hallucinogenic Schedule I controlled substance as defined in Health

and Safety Code section 11054(d)(13) and a dangerous drug according to section 4022

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to the Health and Safety Code section 11057 subdivision (plusmn)(4) and is a dangerous drug within

the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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(h) The administering to oneself of any controlled substance or the use of any dangerous

drug or of alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to

oneself to a person holding a license under this chapter or to any other person or to the public or

to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the

practice authorized by the license

G) The violation of any of the statutes of this state or any other state or of the United

States regulating controlled substances and dangerous drugs

(o) Violating or attempting to violate directly or indirectly or assisting in or abetting the

violation of or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this chapter or of the applicable

federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy including regulations established by

the board or by any other state or federal regulatory agency

COST RECOVERY

8 Section 1253 provides that the Board may request the administrative law judge to

direct a licentiate found to have committed a violation or violations of the licensing act to pay a

sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of the case

REGULATORY PROVISIONS

9 California Code ofRegulations title 16 section 1770 states

For the purpose of denial suspension or revocation of a personal or facility license

pursuant to Division 15 (commencing with Section 4 7 5) of the Business and Professions Code a

crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications functions or duties of a

licensee or registrant if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of a

licensee or registrant to perform the functions authorized by his license or registration in a mam1er

consistent with the public health safety middotor welfare

CONTROLLEDSUBSTANCESDANGEROUSDRUGS

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the meaning of section 4022

FIRST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Dangerous Use of Controlled Substances)

12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent committed acts of unprofessional conduct violating

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PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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12 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision (h) on

the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about March 24 2008 Respondent

administered to herself MarijuaJ)a and Phentermine controlled substances and dangerous drugs

without a valid prescription in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and I

or the extent of her use impairs her ability to conduct with safety to the public

13 The circun1stances were that on or about March 24 2008 while employed as a

licensed pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy Yucca Valley California Respondent

submitted to a drug screen administered by her employer The drug test was administered after

the pharmacy experienced an unexplained shortage of controlled substances The results of the

drug screen showed positive results for Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drug for Respondent

SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Possession of Controlled Substances)

14 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section 4301 subdivision U) for

violating section 4060 on the grounds of unprofessional conduct in that on or about

March 24 2008 Respondent possessed Marijuana and Phentermine controlled substances and

dangerous drugs without valid prescriptions Complainant refers to the allegations set fmih

above in paragraph 13 inclusive and incorporates them by reference as though set forth fully

THIRD CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

(Violate Chapter- Unprofessional Conduct)

15 Respondent is subject to disciplinary action under section4301 subdivision (o) in

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PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

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Page 31: KAMALA D. HARRIS - California State Board of Pharmacy · 2. On or about February 22, 1995, the Board issued Original Pharmacy Technician License Number TCH 15233 to Holly Lynn Allen

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set forth above in paragraph 13 inclusive as though set forth fully

PRAYER

WHEREFORE Complainant requests that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged

and that following the hearing the Board issue a decision

1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Technician License No TCH 15233 issued to

Respondent

2 Ordering Respondent to pay the Board the reasonable costs of the investigation and

enforcement of this case pursuant to section 1253 and

3 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and proper

DATED 0_____0~~~---=-3)1-----=-1 ~~ lt 1 j) ~~ E~~~~LD Board ofPliarmacy Department of Consumer Affairs State of California Complainant

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